''Friday Night Lights'' ended years ago, but fans still mourn the loss of the popular TV show about high school football players in Texas.
With actor Kyle Chandler becoming a star on the big screen – and news that he'll be in a new TV pilot on Showtime – here's a look at what the FNL cast has been up to since the show ended in 2011. less

''Friday Night Lights'' ended years ago, but fans still mourn the loss of the popular TV show about high school football players in Texas.
With actor Kyle Chandler becoming a star on the big screen – and ... more

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''Friday Night Lights'' debuted in 2006, inspired by a non-fiction book and a 2004 film based on it. (Pictured is Minka Kelly).

''Friday Night Lights'' debuted in 2006, inspired by a non-fiction book and a 2004 film based on it. (Pictured is Minka Kelly).

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Minka Kelly played cheerleader Lyla Garrity.

Minka Kelly played cheerleader Lyla Garrity.

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After FNL, Minka Kelly, center, starred in the remake of ''Charlie's Angels'' in 2011.

After FNL, Minka Kelly, center, starred in the remake of ''Charlie's Angels'' in 2011.

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The show was a big dud and cancelled after a few episodes. Kelly hasn't been in much since.

The show was a big dud and cancelled after a few episodes. Kelly hasn't been in much since.

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Kelly now stars as Miranda Frank in "The Path."

Kelly now stars as Miranda Frank in "The Path."

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Here's Taylor Kitsch as ''Tim Riggins,'' a troubled hunk with the heart of gold. A former model, Kitsch was poised to become a movie star in 2012.

Here's Taylor Kitsch as ''Tim Riggins,'' a troubled hunk with the heart of gold. A former model, Kitsch was poised to become a movie star in 2012.

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Then he starred in the flop ''John Carter.''

Then he starred in the flop ''John Carter.''

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Which he followed up with another flop, ''Battleship.''

Which he followed up with another flop, ''Battleship.''

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Then Kitsch appeared in the ho-hum movie ''Savages.'' That also came out in 2012, which turned out not to be his year for movies. He did score a nice gig as Office Paul Woodrugh in 2015's "True Detective."

Then Kitsch appeared in the ho-hum movie ''Savages.'' That also came out in 2012, which turned out not to be his year for movies. He did score a nice gig as Office Paul Woodrugh in 2015's "True Detective."

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In contrast, Kyle Chandler has been having a great time as a movie star. He's pictured as FNL coach Eric Taylor.

In contrast, Kyle Chandler has been having a great time as a movie star. He's pictured as FNL coach Eric Taylor.

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Chandler has carved a niche playing steely government types, from CIA chief Joseph Bradley in ''Zero Dark Thirty'' (pictured) to chief of staff Hamilton Jordan in ''Argo.''

Chandler has carved a niche playing steely government types, from CIA chief Joseph Bradley in ''Zero Dark Thirty'' (pictured) to chief of staff Hamilton Jordan in ''Argo.''

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He also played Agent Patrick Denham in 2013's "The Wolf of Wall Street." But he's really hit his stride as John Rayburn in "Bloodline."

He also played Agent Patrick Denham in 2013's "The Wolf of Wall Street." But he's really hit his stride as John Rayburn in "Bloodline."

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Who didn't love the marriage of Eric and Tami Taylor, the coach's sexy, smart, no-nonsense wife, played by Connie Britton?

Who didn't love the marriage of Eric and Tami Taylor, the coach's sexy, smart, no-nonsense wife, played by Connie Britton?

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Adrianne Palicki

was ''Tyra,'' another beloved ''Friday Night Lights'' character.

Adrianne Palicki

was ''Tyra,'' another beloved ''Friday Night Lights'' character.

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After FNL, Palicki played Wonder Woman for a 2011 pilot that never went anywhere.

After FNL, Palicki played Wonder Woman for a 2011 pilot that never went anywhere.

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''Friday Night Lights'' had great writing and characters, including Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) and Landry (Jesse Plemons).

''Friday Night Lights'' had great writing and characters, including Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) and Landry (Jesse Plemons).

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Palicki played Lady Jaye in the the movie ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' with Bruce Willis and the Rock.

Palicki played Lady Jaye in the the movie ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' with Bruce Willis and the Rock.

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Adrianne Palicki would go on to play Dr. Samantha Lake in the 2014 TV show "About a Boy," Bobbi Morse in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and would voice numerous parts on "Robot Chicken."

Adrianne Palicki would go on to play Dr. Samantha Lake in the 2014 TV show "About a Boy," Bobbi Morse in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and would voice numerous parts on "Robot Chicken."

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It's Gaius Charles as Brian ''Smash'' Williams.

It's Gaius Charles as Brian ''Smash'' Williams.

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It's Gaius Charles as Dr. Shane Ross on ''Grey's Anatomy.'' He played the character from 2012-2014, and has had bit parts in other shows since that gig ended.

It's Gaius Charles as Dr. Shane Ross on ''Grey's Anatomy.'' He played the character from 2012-2014, and has had bit parts in other shows since that gig ended.

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Here's a ''Friday Night Lights'' promo portrait of Connie Britton, but that tube top doesn't look like something high school principal Tami Taylor would ever wear.

Here's a ''Friday Night Lights'' promo portrait of Connie Britton, but that tube top doesn't look like something high school principal Tami Taylor would ever wear.

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Connie Britton famously played a country music singer in the show ''Nashville,'' with co-star Hayden Panettiere (left, in purple).

Connie Britton famously played a country music singer in the show ''Nashville,'' with co-star Hayden Panettiere (left, in purple).

However, parents became upset after learning that their fifth and sixth graders were given "copies of a political petition, as well as materials that discussed legislation about helping sex trafficking victims and limiting abortion funding."

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According to the New York Daily News, the school issued an apology, saying the materials handed out were more political than they had anticipated.

Turner said the school received the materials in advance and that she would have been adjusted to address any concerns, which the school's spokeswoman acknowledged was true.

"It was a miscommunication on our part, so we felt we should apologize to our parents," the spokeswoman said.

Turner founded Constituting America, a self-described nonpartisan group set on promoting "civic engagement and understanding of constitutional rights."

According to the Dallas Morning News, the "organization [also] promotes conservative ideas on its website and made a documentary about right-wing voices being silenced or met with violence."

Take a look through the gallery to see the stars of "Friday Night Lights" then and now.